Новости за 22.09.2016

It took a while for Swans to settle on Francesco Guidolin after the boss engineered a run to PL safety, and barely longer for it to sour.

The Lions placed running back Ameer Abdullah on injured reserve this week after he went for a second opinion on his injured foot and now they reportedly have another one of their key players going for a second look at his injury. Defensive end Ziggy Ansah missed a second straight day of practice Thursday because…

It’s one thing to read Washington cornerback Josh Norman’s quotes about not following Giants cornerback Odell Beckham Jr. wherever he goes on Sunday, except if Beckham lines up in the slot. “I didn’t get the memo,” Norman said, among other things. It’s another thing to see him deliver those comments. My first reaction about actually…

The Bucks wanted to trade for wing help after losing Khris Middleton for most of the season. So, they’re dealing point guard Tyler Ennis for… Michael Beasley? Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo Sports: Houston has traded Michael Beasley to the Bucks for guard Tyler Ennis, league sources tell @TheVertical. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojVerticalNBA) September 22, 2016 […]

Colin Kaepernick has become the most visible backup quarterback in the NFL, with a political stance that has landed him on the cover of TIME magazine. But 49ers coach Chip Kelly has no problem with any of that, and said he supported the way Kaepernick has handled his business. “When he’s here, he’s going full-bore,”…

Earlier this week, Bills wide receiver Sammy Watkins said that his surgically-repaired foot isn’t an issue that will cause him to miss games because “I know what I’m doing with it.” The Bills seem less sure about Watkins’ availability for this week’s game against the Cardinals. He hasn’t practiced this week as he rests the foot,…

Six days ago, Jets coach Todd Bowles said receiver Brandon Marshall is “fine.” Now, Bowles isn’t saying whether Marshall will be fine enough to face the Chiefs in three days. “We’ll see how it goes,” Bowles told reporters Thursday. “If he can’t somebody else will step up. But he’s got a couple more days.” Marshall…

Stoke City's diminutive playmaker appeared for Spain as an 18-year-old but has not found more time with La Furia Roja.

Lakers D'Angelo Russell said he had a bad rookie season. But it wasn’t just the season. It was everything preceding it. Russell, via Tania Ganguli of the Los Angeles Times: “Last off-season was Looney Tunes,” Russell said Tuesday. “Wasn’t real. I didn’t get nothing out of it.” “Everything I went through was new, and there […]

Another Viking is recovering from a knee injury. Vikings defensive tackle Sharrif Floyd had his left knee operated on today, Vikings coach Mike Zimmer said today. Floyd was a first-round pick of the Vikings in 2013 who has been a starter the last two years but hasn’t played much this year, getting just 25 snaps…

When the 2016 NFL season ends, some coaches will be fired. It’s an inevitable reality in a league that will feature for every good team, a bad team. The bad teams want to become good teams, and they often start the process of becoming good teams by hiring new coaches. That can’t happen until they…

The Rangers coach would like to see his star goalie play between 50 and 58 games.

Wide receiver DeSean Jackson didn’t practice on Wednesday because of knee and ankle injuries that kept him on the sideline when the rest of the Redskins were prepping for Sunday’s game against the Giants. That naturally created some doubt about Jackson’s ability to play in the game, but things are looking a little bit better…

Birnbaum would join John Brooks as American center backs in Germany's top flight. Along with Patrick Nyarko, he's been one of DC's best.

Doc Rivers plays to his strengths. Astute cap and asset management? Nope. Quality coaching and player relations? Yup. Facing a hard cap and with no apparent openings on the regular-season roster, the Clippers still snagged Dorell Wright. Dan Woike of The Orange County Register: https://twitter.com/DanWoikeSports/status/779028901871747072′ Obligatory note: Wright had an excellent playoff game with the […]

The Israeli native will drive the No. 71 Chevrolet for owner Carlos Contreras in his third NASCAR start in the United States.

Wide receiver Corey Coleman’s broken hand is the latest calamity to befall the Cleveland Browns this season and the latest in a long list of problems the organization has been dealing with long before they hired Hue Jackson as their head coach. Jackson won’t let Coleman’s injury or any of the other things that have gone…

Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz looks like an old pro through two games of his rookie season, but there’s one thing he needs to learn: He’s not going to last in the NFL if he doesn’t get better at avoiding hits. The Eagles’ coaching staff has made a point this week of reminding Wentz that he…

If there’s anything the Bears need less than a hole in a head right now, it’s another injury to a key player but that’s just what they appear to have with wide receiver Alshon Jeffery. Jeffery was listed as a limited participant in Wednesday’s practice because of a knee issue and he took a step…

After trading Tibor Pleiss and clearing a roster spot, the Jazz aren’t just handing it to Jeff Withey, who’s on an unguaranteed deal. He’ll have to beat out Henry Sims. Jazz release: The Utah Jazz announced today that the team has signed free agent center Henry Sims. Sims has spent four seasons in the NBA, […]

The Flyers' founder passed away in April at the age of 83.

Remember when he waived his no-movement clause? Yeah, that's over now.

The Oct. 2 race at Dover International Speedway is sponsored by the documentary "Citizen Soldier," about a National Guard unit in Afghanistan.

The goal of helping referees with video review to make decisions at the 2018 World Cup has been facing key tests at FIFA headquarters.

Michael Jordan said he could no longer stay silent on racial issues. So, with the police shooting Keith Scott in Charlotte and bringing the spotlight to Jordan’s backyard, the Hornets owner is speaking out. As usual, he doesn’t take a  controversial stance. Hornets release: Statement from Hornets Chairman Michael Jordan – 9/22/16 “First, I want […]